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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah Bahadur Burhanpur
| Silver | 11.50 g | 22.85 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1161-1167 (1748-1754) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.50 g |
| Diameter | 22.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Regnal year and mint name
Comment
Ruler: Ahmad Shah BahadurInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, who was the son of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Emperor of the Mughal Empire" and includes the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during the Mughal era, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in currency.
